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ForwardNeurologic Emergencies Simulation Lab 10.17.25 1:00pm-4:00pm
The Neurologic Emergencies Simulation Lab is designed specifically for bedside providers who interface with critically ill patients who are at risk for developed an acute neurologic decompensation. The goal is to improve competency and confidence along with reinforcement of a standardized approach to care to improve clinical outcomes. Common clinical scenarios include acute ischemic stroke decompensation, ICP crisis, and hypoxia management in a skull base surgical patient. Participants are enrolled in small groups to foster professional development through real time feedback.
Target Audience
Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Physician Assistant
Learning Objectives
- Improve provider confidence level with management of acute neurologic decompensation
- Improve provider competence regarding clinical knowledge and escalation of care
- Reinforce a standardized clinical approach to management in neurocritically ill patients
- Provide scenario debriefing sessions to critique and discuss management strategies
Additional Information
Disclosure Statement:
No members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physician Assistant (AAPA)
The University of Pittsburgh has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 4.0 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nursing (CNE)
The maximum number of hours awarded for this Continuing Nursing Education activity is 4.0 contact hours.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity.
Available Credit
- 4.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 4.00 ANCCUPMC Provider Unit is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation
- 4.00 Attendance